Have been here multiple times. Authentic food and reasonable prices. I have only always had the kathiawadi thaali. Not gourmet but feels like a massi from home is cooking - love it! read more

I had lunch here and unfortunately it was a disappointing experience. The food was mediocre, but the service was the biggest issue. This is advertised as an unlimited thali, yet it was nearly impossible to get a refill because no one was around to ask. At most unlimited thali restaurants, the staff regularly comes to the table, offers refills, and serves guests with warmth and hospitality. That was completely missing here. To make matters worse, when I politely shared my feedback with the manager, they responded in a rude and unprofessional manner instead of listening to the customer. Considering the high price, the overall experience was not worth it. I wouldn't recommend this place and won't be returning. read more

Visited this place over the weekend after almost 4 or 5 years and what hasn't changed is that the food still tastes well and you still get a stainless steel pot full of unlimited buttermilk/cha. But what HAS changed is the place just having a steady stream of customers trickling in but not the kind of overwhelming crowd we dealt with years ago. We had two plates of Kathiyawadi Special Thali and we had prompt refills whenever requested. The thali meals also had quite a variety of sides. Now the real problem is with this business and their prices. We were fixed to eat at a Kathiyawadi and wanted to try the newly opened Kathiyawadi II at Edison and while casually looking up the menu and price we found the Edison one had the Kathiyawadi special meals marked at $34.99 and that too Limited servings (no refills) whereas this one at Sayreville serves the same meal as unlimited for $25.99!!! Since we had decided to eat at Kathiyawadi, we still picked this location and went for lunch. Future outings here? Well that's debatable. read more

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Authentic authentic authentic! This place will remind you of home . I always order the Thali. It's unlimited costs about $25. Serves about 15 16 varieties . The service is lightening fast . As the thali is unlimited every top off order also comes to the table lightening fast. read more

Kathiyawadi Kitchen - Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Sayreville, New Jersey

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Came here to try the kathiyawadi thali given how difficult it is to find Gujarati food in New York. This was my first time trying kathiyawadi food so take this with a grain of salt. I'm aware their food is sweetened with jaggery and sweeter than food from other regions of india. Also aware it is far less sweet than typical Gujarati cuisine. For the thali, several items were swimming in ghee. The began bharta (eggplant), dhokli (flour dumplings), and bataka (potato) were especially pooling with fat without it adding much flavor. Would have preferred these to be lighter. The snacks like the khaman were too dry and just crumbling and the fryums were just okay. The sev tomato dish was light but the vermicelli was soggy. The khichdi was hearty - plain but easy to add the pickled and spicy fixins to or eat with the kadhi, which was a tad sweeter than i would have liked on its own but great mixed together. The gulab jamun unfortunately was not fresh and tasted like it came from a can. Buttermilk was excellent and did cut the richness. The bhakri was well made and paired well with the fixins or thali dishes. The puri was not as light or soft as others tend to be. I think these foods could be much better but it might be authentic to serve things the way they came. The garlic chutney was delicious and not overly spicy. Service was quick and this spot is busy so people were being turned around quickly. I do think it is pricey for a thali. Despite being unlimited, I could barely finish what had come with the thali to begin with. read more

Kathiyawadi Kitchen - Kathiyawadi Thali - Indian Near Me - Sayreville, New Jersey

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Kathiyawadi Kitchens offers both Gujarati and Kathiyawadi Thalis with generous portions and fresh, flavorful food. The service is prompt, though the restaurant is often full, so a wait is quite a bit, but well worth it. Clean and welcoming, it's the perfect place to enjoy authentic Gujarati flavors. read more

Kathiyawadi Kitchen - Chaas - Indian Near Me - Sayreville, New Jersey

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Sept 12, 2025 review: ---- We tried this place for lunch and reached there around 12:45pm on Fri. When we went there, the place was almost empty. We were quickly served the achar platter which had the carrot pickle, onions, green chillies, the cabbage ones. They had another one for 4 types of chutney, but none of them looked appealing to try. My husband and I got Kathiyawadi Thali and punjabi Thali. We were first given the chaas and dahi Vada. Chaas was fresh but no flavor. Dahi Vada was firm so we only took one bite and didn't want to eat it any further. In around 5-10 mins, we got our thali. Kathiyawadi Thali came with 4 curries as Began Bharta (7/10), Sev tomato (9/10), Gatta (8/10), Masala Bataka, Aloo curry (8/10). For the bread it had It had Puri and Bajra Rotlo. Bajra Rotlo is super heavy for this season so again, just took one bite but Puri was good. Khaman was decent- 8/10. Kadhi was my favorite of all- 10/10. Khichadi lacked flavor but was ok. Gulab jamun was ok as well. Refill was done but not in a generous way. Whenever we called the person, he was like "ok anything else" in sort of tired tone. Usually unlimited Thali is fed with politeness but I didn't see it here. The puranpoli came at the end was good. Punjabi Thali came with 2 curries- chole and kadhai paneer along with Dal fry. It also had khaman dhokla, plain rice. Breads were better in this Thali as parantha and Puri. Overall taste was decent but nothing like wow, I've not had this taste before. Also punjabi Thali curry came in bigger bowls to be able to fill the Thali space as variety were less for this one. As we were eating, we saw bunch of other folks walked in and in around 20-30 mins, the whole restaurent was full. They were able to give the remaining chaas in a to-go drink cup. I would yes- go there when you're super hungry. but I don't think its worth for 26 dollar Thali. Especially, not the punjabi Thali. read more

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Just go. Don't think. Get what they are known for- the thali! Unlimited servings of so many diff dishes, you are guaranteed something will be delicious! Our son ordered the potato dish with puris- just see how many puris he got!!! Our friend tried the punjabi thali- safe bet if you frequent indian restaurants and know the popular dishes. Why are you still reading? Go. read more

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Kidaan New Jersey! Welcome to Episode 4 of Swaad Bhara Safar featuring New Jersey's BEST thalis! Thali ki baat ho aur Kathiyawadi Thali ka naam na aaye? Impossible! To aajao mere naal to Kathiyawadi Kitchen in Sayreville where they are serving New Jersey's most authentic and unlimited Kathiyawadi Thali! First things first, this huge gadvi of tableside chaas had all my attention, and I just had to do the churn with a madhani, twirl it and take a sip! The chaas was cool and refreshing, with a subtle hint of spices! Swaad aa gaya ji! The dahi vada was moist and creamy! But the real star of the show was the Khaman! Fluffy, pillowy, and perfectly spongy, this is undoubtedly one of the best Khaman I've ever had! The bajre ki roti with baingan bharta was the next best combo that I couldnt resist! The poori and and masala aalu was a match made in heaven! Don't forget the gatte ki sabji! Filled with warmth and nostalgia- You cant resist the khichdi and kadhi- both I wrapped up my meal with some desi gud and ghee with puran poli! Wah ji wah! Toh intezaar kis baat ka, aaje j Kathiyawadi Kitchen malva aavo! read more

The owner of this restaurant was extremely rude to us. When we arrived --we were three families --we tried to place separate orders, but he told us we couldn't do that; he insisted that we place a single, combined order so the food would be prepared together. However, when we finished our meal and were ready to pay, we wanted to make separate transactions for the three families. He refused to allow this, claiming that it we didn't pay using a single card,he would have to pay higher taxes. If you had split the transaction across three cards, I would have been charged tax on each one-something | didn't want to pay-- so he said you have to using just a single card instead; yet, he still charged us 18% tax. The owner was unpleasant! He was extremely rude and had no idea how to speak to customers. Even though we stay in the area and visit other restaurants, and could have used separate cards, I simply didn't want to pay that extra tax. He was trying to save money, we asked about his policy he don't have either n he became made on us so I have no desire to take my family there again. read more

We went on Christmas day and it was packed! It was a 45 mins wait but totally expected - you don't find Kathiyawadi food easily even in NJ. There is a "farsan" (gujarati snacks) store next door where you can shop while you wait. Just amazing food - bajra roti, dal, kadhi, khichdi, besan gatte, black chana, gulab jamun were my fav!! Once you are seated, you get about 50-60 mins, service is prompt so it is enough time to finish your food. read more

Kathiyawadi Kitchen - Kathiyawadi Thali - Indian Near Me - Sayreville, New Jersey

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I was suggested this place by a Gujarati who said it's the most authentic cuisine you can find. I did give in and went here and needless to say, it's been amazing! We did try the kathiyawadi thali and pav bhaji and both were equally amazing. Service was quick and to the point. Give it a try and you'll come out smiling! read more

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KK's Rapport Clear, direct sharing by waiter of Kathiyawadi Kitchen. II's guidelines are served almost simultaneously with your chosen dishes, 12 choices per Thali plate. You have "50 minutes" states your waiter to complete your meal. Your food choices have timely arrival. Appetizer Dahivada arrives first to say hello--satisfying lift off. Food presents vivid, fitting not "screaming" colors that permits the art work on every wall to stand out before diners' eyes. (You may not take photos but your eyes will not forget what you see.) Eat and look at the art. Look also at the Sunday afternoon tables filled with Indian folks' calm, happy faces enjoying their native foods in a pleasing, comfortable indoor climate. read more

I have no idea why people go here. Very sub standard and low quality taste, very limited quantity and quality, with bad service with rude staff. Even their basics are not great, like dhokla, poori, etc are below average. Their fryums are smelling. On top of this, one thali is $30. Please do not go to this place read more

The food was delicious and flavorful. The staff was very friendly and helpful in choosing our dishes and spice level. The atmosphere was casual and comfortable and restaurant was clean and new. read more

Have been to this restaurant multiple times and always left from here satisfied! They serve the most authentic Gujarati thali in New Jersey! Their Gujarati and Kathiyawadi thali both are a treat to have. Love their Sev tamatar sabzi - it's not at all soggy. Gatte ki sabzi is so amazing - it's so soft and cooked properly. It's so nice to have piping hot bajre ki rotli with ghee. To compliment all these heavy dishes they serve chhas that too unlimited! My mouth is watering as I am writing this review :) The service is usually pretty quick and they kept serving even when the restaurant was about to get closed. They have extended the seating arrangement last year. The wait times are always quite a lot here, but it's worth it! Just have a good appetite before going to this restaurant so you can enjoy all the scrumptious food. read more

Kathiyawadi Kitchen - Kathiyawadi Thali - Indian Near Me - Sayreville, New Jersey

Bad customer service! We said we found hair in vegetable curry. Instead of taking feedback for improvement, main person egotistically talked to us like no issue or nothing happened. Ignore us and our feedback! No apologies, no thank you. Rushing us to finish our dinner although place was empty. We've to keep asking if we need anything instead of keep coming or asking us. Main person at cashier may be owner don't know how to talk to customer and know what is customer service or how to serve customer! read more

i wish i can give -100 stars. extremely rude, arrogant and unprofessional owner and staff. you wait for the line for an hour after listing down on waitlist and then you see that they cater to group who came after you and still got table. when inquired owner started yelling. they were other guests who supported and witnessed us. not recommended at all. ignore this place by all means read more

This was my second time trying this place. Here are bullet points, we ordered kathyawadi and Gujarati thali: - both Thali's shaak were oily like literally all the oil is surfing on top of the bowl - rotlo, rotli, puri, papad, chaas, gulab jamun, and dahi Vada were satisfying - server: one OLDER server who spoke Gujarati was very rude, everytime you asked him for something extra, he gave a dissatisfying look. Meanwhile, the YOUNGER server who spoke Hindi was very pleasant and we loved him asking us if we needed anything more! - another thing that was very rude was when they brought our check before we were even done! - we felt rushed after the check came out - I asked for another gulab jamun and the Gujarati speaking server gave me a dissatisfying look! - The ambiance is ok, they had 90s mashup playing in the background which was ok, nothing worth discussing Giving 3 stars for the younger hindi speaking server who was pleasant and made our experience pleasant ! read more

Kathiyawadi Kitchen - Kathiyawadi Thali - Indian Near Me - Sayreville, New Jersey

Suggested by friends and went here first time .. it's a little far from central NJ but wanted to try it out . Food was great . They had 3 thalis .. we tried all .. I like the Punjabi thali a lot. Gujarati and Kathiawadi thali was good too . 25-30$ per thali was a bit expensive though ! Food taste is good but expensive !! Also , the service is so bad ! About an hour wait time .. restaurant is small and couldn't accommodate more people .. hope they can improve the service . 3 stars is max I can give for the taste of food !! read more

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If you are craving for some authentic Gujrati/kathiyawadi food, this is the place to go to. It's absic restaurant with minimal decor/ambience. They don't take reservations and it's usually busy on weekends(wait could be from 30-40 mins). Menu have some mini meal/appetizers options and unlimited thalis(Thali is $26+gratuity so its not cheap). There is a tumbler of buttermilk on eqch table to enjoy with the food. We had Gujrati and kathiyawadi thali. Food is a bit oily and less spicy to my liking but overall it's good. read more

Kathiyawadi Kitchen - Gujrati and kathiyawadi thali - Indian Near Me - Sayreville, New Jersey

I went here for lunch on a weekend for their unlimited thalis and had a great experience! There was a slight wait to be seated but definitely worth it! The food itself is delicious, but the service and staff I think make the meal. They check in on all the guests frequently, refilling everything that the seems to be emptying. There is a lot of variety in terms of the items that come with the thali. You can't go wrong with any of them, but my personal favorite was the Kathiyawadi Thali. There is also unlimited chaas on the side to enjoy with the meal. Definitely would recommend! read more

Kathiyawadi Kitchen - Gujarati Thali - Indian Near Me - Sayreville, New Jersey

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If you want to eat good big Indian meal this is the place. They had variety of pure vegetarian items in the thali. We tried Kathiyawadi and Gujarati thaali. And everything on the plate was unlimited. Make sure if you're going there for lunch do not have breakfast and have super light dinner a day before because you might end up stuffing yourself. They even have a store right beside their restaurant that has a lot of dry snack items, pickles, some sweets. Worth the try. The only con we thought was it was a bit pricey. 25.99$ per thali was a bit too much. read more

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This place takes you to India and I am not at all kidding! My parents visited us from India and I took them to this place and they mentioned that this place serves best kathiyawadi food that they don't even get in our city in India! Now that's huge! Do visit this place and thank me later. True gujjus will love this place. It is a bit crowded in weekends and they do not take prior bookings, it is first come first serve kinda thing. Ambiance is good. read more

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What a treat!!! Remarkable food and service! The unlimited thalis are truly unlimited, you get as much of whatever you want! Even the foods that are not part of the thali are given to you upon asking. That's how they go out of their way to ensure the guests have an amazing experience and a full belly before paying their check! I was a bit hesitant about going here after reading a negative review but my experience was anything but! These folks make you feel like family. Actually, like a family at a wedding (Indian weddings in the 70s and 80s and 90s) where you're served by folks constantly coming around with more warm foods and asking with a smile if you want more rotla or shak or ghee or anything else. Whatever you want is at your table within 2-3 minutes. We were truly impressed with the service and their love of feeding customers until they're absolutely content! They're not hurting for customers but I needed to share our exceptional experience anyway. We went on a weeknight and the place was full. Apparently it's a zoo on weekends. read more

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They don't take reservations so if you go on a busy weekend, you will have to add your name to a list! We waited for approx. 45 - 60 mins. The thali was good but v expensive. I understand the inflation angle but they conveniently take 18% as service charge - four of us ended up with a bill of $160. For the wait and the food - nope not worth it! Ambience is ok - nothing fine about the dining ;) one cool thing - unlimited rotis!! read more

Kathiyawadi Kitchen - Kathiyawadi Thali - Indian Near Me - Sayreville, New Jersey

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Had heard a lot about this experience and wanted to try it out badly but couldn't do it since it's situated far away from Jersey City. Finally managed to convince my friends for a visit and damn! I was amazed! We ordered both Gujarati and Kathiawadi thali. The Gujarati thali though was a lot on the sweeter side and not a big fan of it but it was worth having for once. The Kathiawadi thali was really worth the price. Be careful of the jug full of buttermilk kept in front of you, it's just to limit your eating capability at their unlimited restaurant. I loved it so much that I managed to eat 4 chapati, 1 rotli, and khaman x3, while trying out all the vegetables from Gujarati and Kathiawadi thali's! My personal favorite was baigan ka bhartha as I had it after a really long time! The staff is really polite with the servers providing us food till we were finishing despite their kitchen closing down. Service provided was top notch! I'm really looking forward to visit this place again! read more

Kathiyawadi Kitchen - Kathiawadi thali - Indian Near Me - Sayreville, New Jersey

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We visited Kathiawadi Thali for dinner on Friday, we got lucky as we reached a bit early so we beat dinner traffic. Place gets busy on weekends. We had dhokla and garlic potatoes for appetizers, and Kathiawadi Thali for dinner. The quality of food was good and there were MANY varieties of vegetables on the plate. The eggplant and Kadhi stood out. They replenish the plate with more vegetables which feels very homely. We got mango pulp and Srikhand (yogurt dessert) for dessert. I throughly enjoyed the Srikhand in particular, will definitely visit soon for more. We enjoyed the food but the portion size was generous for me and I wasn't able to polish my plate. Service was great too and the staff was friendly. Overall we enjoyed our experience and would recommend this place for the options of dishes and flavors. read more

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Come here with a full appetite. We had the gujarati and the kathiawadi thali. Unlimited food portions and never ending buttermilk. You get full pretty fast since the portions are also generous. The gujarati thali has more sweet and savory options (vs the kathiawadi thali). In the thali itself - I really enjoyed the egg plant, dhokla and gulab jamun. Can say I have better tasting gujarati Thalis but only in Ahmedabad :) this is definitely a solid thali option if you are here in the US. read more

Kathiyawadi Kitchen - Kathiawadi thali - Indian Near Me - Sayreville, New Jersey

Fabulous experience of home cooking. We were feed like family. Service with love and attention. Feeling of being back in India perfect ambiance. Must eat! read more

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Saw the reviews and tried the kathiyawadi thali today. This was the best Kathiyawadi food I have had outside of India. Taste was extremely close to Indian style Kathiyawadi. Service was good as well. Definitely recommend to anyone missing an indian style thali. read more

Kathiyawadi Kitchen - Kathiyawadi Thali - Indian Near Me - Sayreville, New Jersey

Shortest review - The Taste and warmth of home is right here. Choose between Kathiyawadi, Gujarati or Punjabi thali - or share them all. It's unlimited and each item is delicious! One bite and I was transported to Gujarat. read more

We were at NJ and wanted to try thali and this restaurant popped up from the search. The restaurant opens at 12 pm and we reached there at 12:30 so all tables were full and we had to wait for 30 mins to get a table. But was totally worth it. The spread was great and unlimited. Tried the Gujarathi and Kathyawadi thali. Both were delicious. They frequently check in on if any roti or sabzi is needed. read more

Kathiyawadi Kitchen - Gujarathi thali - Indian Near Me - Sayreville, New Jersey

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What a treat! I shared the Gujarati thali and Kathiyawadi thali with family at Kathiyawadi Kitchen in Sayreville, NJ-- this place is authentic, all vegetarian and with such a variety of daals and vegetable dishes. I definitely liked the Kathiyawadi Thali better overall. My only complaint is that the food was a tad too spicy, so I couldn't eat as much as I wanted to!! Check this place out when in New Jersey, and go for lunch since it's an unlimited buffet (yes they will keep coming to refill anything you want on your plate!) ... you'll have to roll yourself home after this huge meal!! $25.99 per thali, enjoy! read more

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Anyone who knows us, would tell you that we can drive wherever to eat tasty food. This place was an hour and fifteen minutes from our place( not too bad) and I am glad we did come here. The food is the closest to my hometown intact similar to my mom's food. Hands down the best Kathiyawadi food I have had in USA. For the longest we were looking for Kathiyawadi food in NJ and This place newly opened and did not disappoint. They have snacks in the menu along with the wonderful Gujarati thali, Kathiyawadi thali and punjabi thali. Service is top notch too but the place is a lil bit smaller for the number of people coming to this restaurant. Our server recommended going for Kathiyawadi and Gujarati thali so that we get to taste both thali. IMO it doesn't matter as the thali is unlimited and they refill whichever sabji you like. They also have buttermilk, salad, pickles and onions on every table freshly refilled every time. The curries were so authentic and delicious in taste! I couldn't believe someone could make such authentic Gujarati food in the states with the available veggies here. Bajri Rotlo and Roti were hot from the kitchen and freshly served. Their khaman and gulab jamun were amazing too. I am definitely coming back and hopefully buying a house in Sayreville so that I don't miss on this awesomeness read more

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If you searching for authentic Gujarat / Kathiyawadi food, you are at the right place. I tried Thali at so many restaurants at different locations. But this comes top in my list in that category. And yes, THALI is unlimited. Reservations: not available. First come ,First Serve. Waiting: At the weekend - mostly 1 hour. On weekdays - around 30 mins. Food: awesome. Service: quick Staff: ready to help. Good Seating: Indoor only. Cleanliness: good Must visit. read more

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Food was good at first but the sabzi & curry were in mini bowels (katori) that were super tiny with only 3-4 tsps of sabzi or curry. I had to keep asking for more sabzi & curry. The 2nd & 3rd time I asked for refills the food started tasting different. The paneer was replaced by besan ke gatte cut into paneer like pieces!! You can't fool people into thinking that they're eating paneer especially a Punjabi!! The mini bowels need to be of normal adult size instead of kid-sized mini bowels. The dhokla was actually the best because it tasted consistent thru out our meal. read more

Kathiyawadi Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Sayreville, New Jersey

Just like mom's food! Authentic Gujarati food. Everything in the Kathiyawadi Thali was amazing. Chhas, pickle peppers, onion, jaggery, lasun chutney, sev tamato sabzi, baingan bharta, paneer, khaman, khichdi kadi, rotla and rotli and gulab jamun ...everything was delicious. Best service and music. Would go there again. read more

Kathiyawadi Kitchen - Kathiyawadi Thali - Indian Near Me - Sayreville, New Jersey

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Gujju thali lovers dream come true in NJ. Unlimited thali. They have fours options to chose from. Weekday evenings are best time to visit, you can sit for a while fill up ur Gujju belly or if you non gujju you can still relish authentic gujju food. Bajra no rotlo and sak. They have authentic chaas and kadhi. Sweets are also unlimited, if you have a sweet tooth like me. We went with few friends and the place lived up to its reputation and we left with our bellies full. Fyi-Gujju means Gujarati ( people for state of Gujarat in India aka all the Patels, Shahs and many more living in the USA) read more

Kathiyawadi Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Sayreville, New Jersey

Delicious food, great service. We got there right when they opened so we're able to get seated right away. They have a small location, and with limited seating capacity due to covid, they are only able to safely serve a few groups at a time. Expect an hour wait otherwise! The food was so fresh, hot, flavorful, and aesthetically pleasing! They're currently doing unlimited thali's (atleast for dinner service, not sure about lunch). A thali is basically a smorgasbord of small portions of variety of foods that all compliment each other. It is very filling to begin with, so I'd recommend going when you're really hungry/haven't eaten much throughout the day. There are 3 thali options, Gujarati, Kathiyawadi, and Punjabi. All looked fantastic. I opted to get the kathiyawadi thali, and it was soooo good. My favorite things from it were the khadi (sweet yet tangy soup like thing), the burthu (savory, smoky, eggplant mash), and their bread which was a thick rotla, and a thinner rotli which had this chewy consistency I enjoyed. I wasn't a fan of their khaman because I felt it was on the dry side (it's a savory sponge cake like appetizer, and usually moist). I would absolutely go back here, and try their other thali's. read more

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